John L and Marilyn J Olson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySidney, Montana · EIN 81-0488861 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$89K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of the Mondak | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Richland County Food Bank | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Foundation for Community Care | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $5,000 |
| R C Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $5,000 |
| R C Emergency Shelter Coalition | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Roi Foundation Inc | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Northeastern Arts Network | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Pella Lutheran Church | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Springbrook Bible Camp | Epping, ND | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Eagle Foundation | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp | Kalispell, MT | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Mon-Dak Heritage Center | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Fairview Food Bank | Fairview, MT | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Fort Peck Fine Arts Council | Glasgow, MT | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Montana Council for Economic Education | Helena, MT | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Richland Shriners International | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Sidney Area Dollars for Scholars | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Sidney Gymnastics Club | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Sunrise Women's Clinic | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Valley County Community Foundation | Glasgow, MT | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Arts Council of Big Sky | Big Sky, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts Foundation | Bigfork, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Flathead Lakers | Polson, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Greater Glendive Community Foundation | Glendive, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Intermountain | Helena, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Montana's Outdoor Legacy Foundation | Helena, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Richland County Public Library Foundation | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Sidney Fire Department | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Sidney Public Schools | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| St John's Home Foundation | Billings, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Lifeguard Group | Missoula, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Bresee Center | Savage, MT | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Christikon | Billings, MT | General purpose | $500 |
| Emmaus House | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $500 |
| Federation of Fly Fishers | Livingston, MT | General purpose | $500 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | Columbia Falls, MT | General purpose | $500 |
| Public Landwater Access Association | Billings, MT | General purpose | $500 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Missoula, MT | General purpose | $500 |
| Save the Maah Daah Hey | Watford City, ND | General purpose | $500 |
| Sidney Fire Foundation | Sidney, MT | General purpose | $500 |
| Trout Unlimited | Woolly Bugger, WV | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,000 | 42 |
| 2024 | $88,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $233,000 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102354
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0488861
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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